Training & Career Development
Skillset (also see Professional Bodies section for Skillset work placement guidlines) - On Skillset's animation web pages you will find details of animation training and education; careers advice and industry information; and the latest news on any Skillset schemes that you may benefit from.
Lighthouse- Creative and professional development opportunities for Filmmakers, Screenwriters, Digital Artists and Animators. Site includes information on training and mentoring as well as bursaries and commissions.
Escape Studios- Training in Computer Graphics, Film Visual Effects and 3D Animation. Some courses are partially or fully funded by Skillset, please see website for full details. Also Escape have a live job search area for computer graphics- search for job listings from VFX and Games to Visualisation and Animation.
01zero-one- Skills development organisation based in London who offer specialist courses in various related audio visual disciplines including post production. Clients include BBC, Channel 4, Tiger Aspect and Ascent Media.
Animationmentor.com- Excellent online resource for tips and tutorials from top industry talent. In particular see their free resources section.
Polywood Studios- Maya based character modelling and animation tutorials.
Animation Arena- A leading animation resource for 2D, 3D, Flash and concept art includes articles, reviews, featured work and tutorials on all areas of the industry.
Guerrilla CG Project- Dedicated to helping computer graphics (or CG) for free. The Fundimental series of videos demystify the concepts of CG. Info is also available on websites, tutorials and products. Guerrilla CG is a non-profit organisation which grows from contributions of artists and technicians from around the world.

